Special Education Coach .Fte

Special Education Coach 2026-27

1.0 FTE

Bellevue School District, Bellevue, Washington

• Job : 5728388
• Final date to receive applications: Jun 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
• Posted: May 20, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The position of Special Education Coordinator-Coach is to provide coaching and coordination support to educators, schools, administrators, and district leaders in delivering specialized instruction with an emphasis on inclusionary practice for students receiving special education services. Working with special education director(s) and the Special Education Leadership Advisory, and at times leading individual project areas, the Coach supports the delivery of special education services across settings, the implementation of inclusive practices, and the achievement of the district’s strategic plan for academic success and post‑secondary life.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide coaching support for special educators on writing special education plans (i.e., individualized education plans, behavior improvement plans, etc.).
• Support special educators in case management, leading an IEP team, effectively using para educator supports, and facilitating difficult conversations.
• Collect and analyze student, school, and program data for continuous improvement.
• Plan and deliver professional development for a variety of audiences independently and with the Director of Special Education.
• Develop and continuously improve special education procedures and other technical assistance.
• Directly support teachers in effectively implementing the district curriculum and specially designed instruction for students receiving special education services.
• Facilitate curriculum development, improvement, and adoption in general education and special education curriculum.
• Coordinate articulations into/out of the district, between placements, and between grade levels.
• Participate in, plan, and/or facilitate department/district level meetings.
• Collaborate with key district teams in support of students with disabilities, such as curriculum developers, transportation, health services, and multi‑language learning facilitators.
• Support implementation and reporting of key state, district, and department strategic priorities.
• Lead department/district‑wide initiatives as needed.
• Research and remain abreast of curriculum/technology issues, programs and needs, and state and national curricular trends in special education such as inclusionary practices, Universal Design for Learning, and disproportionality.
• Other duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to and is supervised by Central Office Administration (i.e., Director of Special Education II, III, or IV and Executive Director of Inclusion & Accessibility).

Required:

• Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State teaching certificate with an endorsement in Special Education.

Preferred:

• Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State teaching or ESA (Educational Staff Association) certificate.
• Minimum of three years teaching or ESA experience.

• Experience with coaching novice and experienced educators.
• Deep content knowledge of special education, including special education law, IEP development, Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support/differentiation, managing and improving challenging behavior, and effective instruction of students with disabilities.
• Thorough knowledge of general education instructional pedagogy, curriculum, and standards.

• Ability to work with and lead a diverse group of adults to promote inclusive practices, high‑quality instruction, and adherence to federal, state, and district law and policy.
• Experience using a variety of assessment tools.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• High level technology skills and eagerness to learn new technology.
• Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity and ability to work…